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Bangladesh: Rights group decries ‘arbitrary’ arrest of 15 lawyers over Bangabandhu death anniversary gathering

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:19 PM

Paris, Aug 17 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the Bangladeshi authorities over the arbitrary arrest of 15 lawyers, including five women associated with the Chattogram District Bar Association, under Bangladesh’s Anti-Terrorism Act following their participation in a private prayer and commemorative gathering marking the death anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Mamdani skips New York’s main India Day parade, breaks long-standing Mayoral tradition

IANS | August 17, 2026 10:17 AM

New York, Aug 17 (IANS) New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stayed away from the city’s main India Day parade, breaking a tradition of the metropolis's top leader joining the tens of thousands celebrating the nation’s freedom.

S. Korea, US seek to resolve outstanding issues over investment plan

IANS | August 17, 2026 9:17 AM

Seoul, Aug 17 (IANS) South Korea's industry minister has said that Seoul and Washington need to resolve outstanding issues over a $200 billion investment plan agreed upon as part of their bilateral tariff negotiations.

New York India Day Parade, largest in the world, celebrates 'harmony in heritage’

IANS | August 17, 2026 9:03 AM

New York, Aug 17 (IANS) India Day Parade, the world’s largest event celebrating the nation’s freedom, showcased the contributions of the diaspora and the rich tapestry of the nation in this global city.

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh arrives in Armenia to advance bilateral defence cooperation

IANS | August 17, 2026 8:01 AM

Yerevan, Aug 17 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh arrived in Yerevan for a two-day visit aimed at further strengthening India-Armenia defence and strategic cooperation.

Trump says he instructed Pentagon chief to 'substantially' reduce South Korea-US military drills

IANS | August 17, 2026 6:58 AM

Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Sunday (local time) that he has instructed the Pentagon chief to "substantially" reduce joint US-South Korea military exercises, noting that those exercises are not only "costly" but also send a "totally inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea.

Around 1,000 people gather at church in Israel to celebrate India's Independence Day

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:37 AM

Jerusalem, Aug 17 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, addressed a gathering of around 1,000 people celebrating India's Independence Day at St. Anthony’s Church in Jaffa, the Indian Embassy in Israel said.

Over 200 students visit Indian warship in Oman

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:26 AM

Muscat, Aug 17 (IANS) More than 200 students from Indian schools in Muscat visited Indian Naval Ship (INS) Imphal, the indigenously built Indian warship at Sultan Qaboos Port in the Omani state capital, the Indian Embassy in Oman said.

MEA Secretary highlights priorities of India's chairship at BRICS conference

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:20 AM

Cairo, Aug 17 (IANS) Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular of Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), highlighted the priorities of India's BRICS 2026 Chairship at the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference.

China harasses Tibetan community for opposing ethnic unity law: Report

IANS | August 16, 2026 9:33 PM

Wellington, Aug 16 (IANS) The Tibetan community is being spied on and harassed for protesting against China's ethnic unity and progress law, a Tibetan man living in New Zealand told local media.

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Bangladesh: Rights group decries ‘arbitrary’ arrest of 15 lawyers over Bangabandhu death anniversary gathering

Mamdani skips New York’s main India Day parade, breaks long-standing Mayoral tradition

S. Korea, US seek to resolve outstanding issues over investment plan

New York India Day Parade, largest in the world, celebrates 'harmony in heritage’

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh arrives in Armenia to advance bilateral defence cooperation

Trump says he instructed Pentagon chief to 'substantially' reduce South Korea-US military drills

Around 1,000 people gather at church in Israel to celebrate India's Independence Day

Over 200 students visit Indian warship in Oman

MEA Secretary highlights priorities of India's chairship at BRICS conference

China harasses Tibetan community for opposing ethnic unity law: Report

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